How are you using EJ maps and tools?

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At present, there are numerous maps and tools that use state and federal data (and related criteria) to identify and analyze Environmental Justice (EJ), underserved, overburdened, vulnerable, disadvantaged, or priority communities. The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) is interested in learning who uses EJ tools, how they are being utilized, and what users' experiences are like.

Parts of your responses may be shared anonymously with a diverse mix of government and non-government stakeholders; but no names or or personal information will be collected or shared.

Note: We use the term "EJ tools" in this survey to refer to a broad range of mapping and screening tools that identify Environmental Justice (EJ), underserved, overburdened, vulnerable, disadvantaged, priority, or similarly defined communities for environmental, climate, public health, housing, energy, transportation, or other purposes (including for planning, permitting, public input, or governmental funding or programs tied to these communities).

What type of EJ tools do you use in your work?

Federal tools or maps

State tools or maps

Non-governmental tools or maps

What is your organization's engagement with EJ tools?

User: We use or reference criteria, maps, and/or tools in our work or services

Developer: We are involved in methodology, data/map development, or public interfaces

Policy Maker, Advocate, or Supporter: We are involved in policy or advocacy related to EJ tools

Other:

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Please list 2-3 EJ tools you are most involved with:

What does your organization develop or use these maps/tools for?

Advocacy (e.g., validating lived experiences as an EJ community)

Public outreach or public input (e.g., identifying areas for outreach, public meetings, etc.)

Permitting or project approval

Research, analysis, or tracking

Applying for funding (e.g., check elgibility; federal or state grant/loan applications)

Scoring or prioritizing projects or applications

Other:

What questions or barriers have you experienced (or heard about) when using federal or state EJ tools?

What suggestions do you have to increase the use or usability of EJ tools or maps?

Is your organization required—by legislation, policy, or funding requirements—to use EJ tools or maps?

Yes

Other:

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What best describes your organization?

Federal government (agency, executive, legislature, etc.)

Tribal government

State government (agency, executive, legislature, etc.)

Local or regional government (town/city, county, metro, etc.)

Utility (water, electric, gas)

Government service provider

Nonprofit or Community-Based Organization (CBO)

Philanthropy or Foundation

For-profit business

Academic institution

Other:

Thank You!

We appreciate your input. You can also share this survey with partners or colleagues via this link: https://forms.gle/xs8ntDwKSjnbK6Vi6

If you'd like to share more about your work or experiences working in or around EJ tools, please contact Gabe Watson (EPIC's Data Science & Applications Lead) at: gabe@policyinnovation.org.

And don't forget to check out EPIC's EJ Tools Inventory!

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